How to Make Stuffed Peppers Italian Style - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made in a variety of ways. One popular variation is Italian-style stuffed peppers, which are filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and cheese, then baked to perfection.

These flavorful peppers are a great way to use up any leftover ingredients you may have in your kitchen, and they make for a satisfying and filling meal that the whole family will love. Whether you're looking for a hearty weeknight dinner or an imp...

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Ingredients

  • 4 green bell peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf stale Italian bread, crumbled
  • ½ cup water, or more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, chopped
  • 8 pitted green olives, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish.
  • Arrange bell peppers, cut-side-up, in the prepared baking dish; set aside.
  • Place crumbled bread into a large bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 cup water; set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over low heat. Sauté onion in hot oil until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Mix in moistened bread. Add anchovy fillets, olives, extra-virgin olive oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; stir until stuffing is well blended.
  • Mound stuffing into pepper halves. Surround peppers with tomato sauce and a small amount of water. Cover the baking dish with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Uncover for the last 15 minutes of baking and baste occasionally with sauce.
  • Nutrition

    246 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 909mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 52mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 396mg